The Benaco market is a weekly open-air neighbourhood market in the Scalo Romana area, in District 5 of Milan. It runs every Friday, from 7:30 to 14:00.
It has 30 stalls in total: 13 selling food (fruit and vegetables, fish, cheese, deli) and 17 selling non-food goods such as clothing, shoes and homeware. It is a small local market.
'Benaco' is the ancient Latin name for Lake Garda, mentioned twice by Dante in Canto XX of the Inferno: the name survived in literary use even after 'Garda', of Lombard origin, took over in everyday speech.
7:30-14:00
Hours
30
Total stalls
13
Food
17
Non-food
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Where to find it
Area: Scalo Romana, postcode 20139
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Frequently asked questions
What day is the Benaco market held?
The Benaco market is held every Friday.
What time does the Benaco market open and close?
The Benaco market is open from 7:30 to 14:00. Stalls start packing up in the last half hour.
Is the Benaco market open on Sunday?
No, the Benaco market is not held on Sunday. It is open every Friday.
Where is the Benaco market?
The Benaco market takes place in the Scalo Romana area, postcode 20139, in District 5 of Milan.
Data: City of Milan — weekly open-air markets (DS291), CC-BY. Reviewed .